dryad
The origin and history of dryad.
Etymology
Dryad passed into English through Old French driade, from Latin Dryas, which came from Ancient Greek drus, meaning oak. The Greek root ultimately traces to an old word for tree or wood.
The origin and history of dryad.
Dryad passed into English through Old French driade, from Latin Dryas, which came from Ancient Greek drus, meaning oak. The Greek root ultimately traces to an old word for tree or wood.
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